Recall 01V-180: 1998–2001 Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza

DAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2001, covering about 1,763 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-180
Report date
May 31, 2001
Vehicles affected
1,763
Owners notified
Jun 15, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.

The risk

Consequently, in a crash, the front seat passenger could suffer increased head injury from contact with the passenger a pillar (Forward most roof support).

The fix

Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began june 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAEWOO MOTOR DE PUERTO RICO
ComponentStructure › Frame and Members
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number01V180001

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Daewoo Puerto Rico Leganza1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-180?

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, located in puerto rico, guam and the american samoa, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." these vehicles exceed the maximum allowable head injury criterion value specified in the standard for passenger-side a-pillar target location.

How is recall 01V-180 fixed?

Dealers will install padding to the a pillar to reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Owner notification began june 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daewoo at 1-877-463-2396.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.